
HARPER'S A-B-C SERIES
A-B-C OF GARDENING
CONTENTS
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
A practical companion for anyone eager to turn a patch of earth into a thriving garden, this guide walks you through the fundamentals of soil preparation, fertilizing, and sowing. Clear, step‑by‑step instructions explain how to work the soil to a foot deep, choose the right organic or bone‑meal additives, and plant seeds at the optimal depth for healthy germination. It also offers handy tips on early weed control and essential tools every gardener should keep on hand.
Beyond the basics, the book expands into creating a beautiful lawn, shaping borders, and selecting annuals, vines, and decorative plants for seasonal interest. Readers will find advice on window‑box arrangements, winter bulb beds, and even ways to involve children in garden projects. With straightforward language and plenty of practical hints, it makes the joys of gardening accessible to beginners and seasoned green‑thumbs alike.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (123K characters)
Series
Harper's A-B-C series
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Giovanni Fini and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2014-06-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1848–1916
A prolific 19th-century American writer, poet, and lyricist, he moved easily between popular verse, magazine fiction, hymn texts, and practical gardening books. His work reached a wide audience in its own day, from parlor songs to household journals.
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